Chinese Medicine Clinic Services

Chronic Fatigue Treatment in Greenville, SC

Chronic Fatigue Treatment at IHP Greenville — authentic TCM, in-house herbal pharmacy. Dr. Hendry, DAOM, 25+ yrs experience. Call (864) 365-6156.

Chronic fatigue — whether functional fatigue, adrenal fatigue (HPA axis dysregulation), or ME/CFS — is one of the most complex conditions treated at Integrative Health Partners. Dr. Hendry's approach to chronic fatigue is uniquely comprehensive: he investigates all major biological causes (thyroid, iron, B12, vitamin D, cortisol, mitochondrial, gut), applies Chinese medicine's sophisticated understanding of Qi, Yin, and Yang deficiency, and builds a structured rehabilitation protocol that avoids the post-exertional malaise worsening that aggressive treatment approaches produce in ME/CFS patients.

How Chronic Fatigue Treatment Works

Chronic fatigue treatment follows a pacing-based rehabilitation model — avoiding the boom-bust cycle that worsens ME/CFS. Acupuncture intensity is graded to the patient's energy envelope. Herbal medicine is prescribed for the specific deficiency pattern. Functional medicine protocols address identified drivers in a sequenced manner — addressing the most limiting factors first.

Your First Appointment

Detailed energy diary for the week before your appointment — rating energy (1–10) at 4 points through the day, noting any activity-energy relationship, sleep quality, and associated symptoms. This baseline is essential for pacing-based treatment.

Why Dr. Hendry for Chronic Fatigue Treatment

Dr. Hendry's research on HRV biofeedback for cancer survivor symptom management — which includes fatigue — and his functional medicine investigation capabilities make him one of the most qualified integrative practitioners in the region for complex chronic fatigue.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — ME/CFS is a recognized clinical diagnosis with documented immune, autonomic, and metabolic abnormalities including reduced NK cell function, HPA axis dysregulation, orthostatic intolerance, and mitochondrial dysfunction. Dr. Hendry takes it seriously and treats it comprehensively.
PEM is the hallmark of ME/CFS — a worsening of all symptoms (fatigue, pain, cognitive difficulties) 12–48 hours after physical or cognitive exertion that exceeds the individual's energy envelope. Treatment protocols for ME/CFS must account for PEM to avoid triggering relapses.
Yes — acupuncture produces immune modulation, autonomic regulation, and mitochondrial ATP production enhancement that are relevant to ME/CFS mechanisms. Treatment must be gentle and graded to avoid triggering PEM.
NK cell function testing, comprehensive cytokine panel, mitochondrial function markers, organic acids testing (markers of mitochondrial dysfunction and B vitamin status), and comprehensive adrenal hormone testing are the most diagnostically valuable tests beyond the standard fatigue panel.
Chronic fatigue treatment is a longer-term commitment — typically 3–6 months of active treatment followed by ongoing maintenance. Progress is measured in incremental functional improvements rather than complete resolution.
Integrative Health Partners, 319 Wade Hampton Blvd, Ste A, Greenville, SC 29609. Call (864) 365-6156.

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